User blog comment:Llamao/A Disappearing Act/@comment-3474228-20120115043933/@comment-3474228-20120116032658

Many of the vermin can't tell the difference between the water rats and their own comrades, and fall into a state of confusion, which Regan uses to his advantage. However, their sheer numbers serve to overwhelm the small Mossflower army, and Regan is soon pushed back as the vermin regain their momentum.

The slaves fight with paws and teeth, savagely ripping at anything they touch. Many are struck down by vermin, but a few remain to keep the small party alive. Suddenly out of nowhere, an object comes flying over the battlements and lands at the ground in front of Shadowbane. The severed head of Nova lands facing Shadowbane, the ominous eyes looking up at the fox.